Laboratory Self-Audit Checklist
Date:
Location:
Laboratory Hazards: Chemical
1.
Chemical Storage
Y
N
Incompatibles stored separately
Chemicals stored away from sunlight and other heat sources
Chemical containers properly labeled
Containers closed except when in use (storage/waste)
Chemicals stored off of floor
Chemicals stored in appropriate containers
Flammable quantity outside storage less than approximately 38 liters
Storage of large containers/corrosive materials below eye level
Hazardous materials stored in appropriate areas
Special Chemical Problems
Y
N
N/A
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.
Water reactives stored away from sinks and pipes
Peroxide forming materials have opening date and expiration date
Reactive metals stored properly
Highly toxic chemicals stored in appropriate areas
Gas Cylinders
Y
N
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4.
Other
N/A
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.
Biological
Supervisor:
Department:
Radiation
N/A
Properly labeled (labels facing forward), stored upright, and secured
Flammable/oxidizing gases stored 25 feet apart or separated by a fire wall
Capped when not in use
Empty cylinders marked "MT" and stored separately
Room ventilation appropriate for cylinder storage
Hazardous Waste/Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA)
Y
N
N/A
4.1
Satellite accumulation area properly identified
4.2
All hazardous waste is properly sealed, labeled as "Hazardous waste" and
components identified
4.3
All lab personnel are aware of hazardous waste disposal procedures
4.4
Waste quantities have not exceeded waste accumulation limits of 208 liters
(55 gallons) or liter(one quart) acutely hazardous (p list)
4.5
Are liquid waste containers within secondary containers
4.6
Chemical waste must be in a sealed container that shows no sign of leakage or
damage
4.7
All corrosives and halogenated solvents are in glass or plastic containers
4.8
All containers of incompatible lab wastes are stored in separate areas or
chemically-resistant trays for segregation
4.9
There are no unknowns nor expired chemicals present in the lab
4.10
Have waste determinations been made for this lab
Laboratory Self-Audit Checklist
5.
Fume Hood/Local Exhaust
Y
N
N/A
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
6.
Fume hoods inspected within last 6 months
Chemical storage in hoods is kept to a minimum
Hood housekeeping o.k.
Safe sash height is being observed
Biological safety hoods certified annually
Is chemical smell absent from lab?
Eye Wash/Safety Shower
Y
N
N/A
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.
Shower/eye wash unit present
Routine maintenance performed
16 inch clearance around unit observed
Shower and eye wash are clearly labeled
Electrical/Mechanical Concerns
Y
N
N/A
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
8.
Breaker panels and safety switches accessible
Moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent physical contact
Multiple plug adapters not in use
Electrical cords intact and out of aisles
Extension cords intact and used appropriately
Emergency Preparedness
Y
N
N/A
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11
8.12
8.13
8.14
Lab posted with emergency contacts
Exits and aisles are unobstructed
General housekeeping is satisfactory
No Food or Drinks
Appropriate fire extinguisher is present, mounted, and accessible
Copy of Chemical Hygiene Plan is available
MSDS for all hazardous chemicals available
Personnel wear appropriate protective equipment
Vacuum breakers installed on hoses where standing water from equipment
could be siphoned back to faucet
Spill kit and instructions are readily available and clearly posted for small spills
Glass and Sharps are properly disposed in rigid containers
Refrigerators and freezers free of old chemicals
Flammables stored in appropriate refrigerators/freezers
Lab use and store mercury thermometers
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9.
Biomedical/Infectious waste
Y
N
N/A
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
10.
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
Biomedical waste generated (SportsMed and Student Health).
Appropriate biohazard us waste containers used
Containers sealed and dated once full
Full containers disposed off site within 14 or 30 days depending on temperature
Waste manifests maintained for at least 3 years
Biohazard waste (ie. biology) placed in special bags and autoclaved prior to
trash disposal.
Radioactive and X-Ray
Y
N
N/A
Radioactive materials or X-Ray equipment used
Entrances posted, safety manual available
Radioactive waste stored, labeled and handled appropriately
X-Ray equipment used, labeled and registered
Operators received appropriate training
Facility license up to date
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